Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

actor, soundtrack

Frank Morgan was born on Jun 01, 1890 in USA. Frank Morgan's big-screen debut came with The Daring of Diana directed by S. Rankin Drew in 1916, strarring John Briscoe (as Francis Morgan). Frank Morgan is known for The Stratton Story directed by Sam Wood, James Stewart stars as Monty Stratton and June Allyson as Ethel. Frank Morgan has got 3 awards and 2 nominations so far. The most recent award Frank Morgan achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new movie Frank Morgan plays is 40 Days and 40 Nights which will be released on Mar 01, 2002.

Jovial, somewhat flamboyant Frank Morgan (born Francis Wuppermann) will forever be remembered as the title character in Le magicien d'Oz (1939), but he was a veteran and respected actor long before he played that part, and turned in outstanding performances both before and after that film. One of 11 children of a wealthy manufacturer, Morgan followed his older brother, Ralph Morgan (born Raphael Wuppermann) into the acting profession, making his Broadway debut in 1914 and his film debut two years later. Morgan specialized in playing courtly, sometimes eccentric or befuddled but ultimately sympathetic characters, such as the alcoholic telegraph operator in Et la vie continue (1943) or the shop owner in Rendez-vous (1940). He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Les amours de Cellini (1934). Frank Morgan died at age 59 of a heart attack on September 18, 1949 in Beverly Hills, California.

  • Birthday

    Jun 01, 1890
  • Place of Birth

    New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
1960
Radio
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
Photoplay Awards
1942
Best Performances of the Month (July)
Winner - Photoplay Award

Movies & TV Shows

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Movies